You can grow trees in the summer—but they require additional watering, special care, and attention. Certain types of trees, like black tupelo and Mediterranean hackberry, are better suited to summer ...

What’s the most important step in planting a tree or shrub? Thinking it through first. “How a tree is planted makes a huge difference in how healthy it will be and how long it is likely to live,” said ...

Nothing screams summer like biting into a ripe, juicy peach, a stone fruit that’s typically harvested in the United States from May through late September. While you can buy peaches at farmers markets ...

Pear trees require fertilizer when they are young and when the soil lacks essential nutrients. For young trees, a balanced fertilizer should be applied monthly from spring to late summer to promote ...

There are two categories to consider when choosing a new tree: its growth habits, and your purpose in planting it. One of the biggest mistakes people make is failing to think years into the future.

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

With beautiful foliage, spring flowers and fall fruit, crabapple trees tick every box, and there's a variety to suit everyone ...

Securing a fruit tree to plant in your garden or in a planter on your patio may seem like an expensive venture, but it doesn't have to be. Thanks to this Gardening Express sale, green-thumbed shoppers ...

Communities with healthy, viable trees are more likely to have improved air quality, reduced stress, and added personal comfort for surrounding residents ...